17:27
A. Kerber – M. Linette 1:1
Four points in a row from Magda Linette ensure that the Pole also wins her first service game here.
17:25
A. Kerber – M. Linette 1:0
However, Linette serves very well in the important phase and fends off both breakballs. This is now about debut.
17:24
A. Kerber – M. Linette 1:0
The German quickly stabilized on the backhand and did a lot of things right. There are quick break chances for Kerber, who could get off to a lightning start again.
17:22
A. Kerber – M. Linette 1:0
Although Kerber has a weak backhand in the “program”, the 34-year-old nevertheless gets the opening game in this match very relaxed.
17:20
A. Kerber – M. Linette 0:0
Kerber starts the game with his own serve and starts very well. After two good services, the first two points belong to the Germans.
17:07
That was fast!
Wow! That’s what the viewers on Court No. 2 probably not expected. Greetje Minnen shoots Garbine Murguruza off the court in 19 minutes in the second set. This means that he is now free and it will probably start for Kerber and her opponent in 10-15 minutes!
16:41
Patience is required!
As is so often the case, events in south-west London have been delayed again. Before Kerber and Linette, Muguruza and Minnen are now playing their interrupted game from the previous day on Court No. 2 to the end and start with it in a few minutes. So it will probably not be possible for Kerber to start before 5:45 p.m.
15:17
Success as an underdog
Today’s opponent Kerber walked through the first round, but that was also due to opponent Fernanda Contreras Gomez, who was no real competition with only six winters and 27 unforced errors. Nevertheless, one should not underestimate Linette. The Pole could survive the first two rounds for the third time and played in the foreground last year with victories against Svitolina and Anisimova.
14:55
Optimal start at the start
In her opening match, Angie Kerber got off to a flying start. The German won the first eight games against Kristina Mladenovic and finally advanced to the second round in straight sets. After a weak start to the season, the Kiel native is in better shape anyway and will try to reach the third round of the tournament for the ninth time in her career, which she won in 2018.
14:28
Good day!
Hello and welcome to Wimbledon 2022! The legendary lawn tournament in south-west London is now gaining momentum and is now in the second round. This is where Angelique Kerber meets Magda Linette from Poland this Wednesday. Due to some delays, the game is currently scheduled for 5 p.m.